Community Calendar

Annual Geer Park Trail Maintenance Day and Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Montezuma Land Conservancy, city of Cortez and SWCCA for a trail maintenance day. Tools, barbecue and beverages provided. Bring your work gloves. Details: 970-565-1664.

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CortezSaturday, April 28

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s spring low-cost pet vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 U.S. Highway 491 in Cortez. Vaccine packages include rabies, canine distemper, feline leukemia and more for $46; or $15 for rabies only. A portion of each vaccine package will be donated to For Pets’ Sake. Info: 970-565-PETS(7387).

FireWise Fundraiser, 1-9 p.m., at Mancos Brewing Co. Three live dance bands, food and beverages, silent auction, Living with Wildfire booths. Live auction at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds support FireWise of Montezuma County. Details: www.southwestcoloradofires.org or 970-364-3473.

RENEW holds a “Spice Up Your Spring” Chili Cook-off, 5-8 p.m. at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Details: 970-565-4886.

Tuesday, May 1

Application deadline for Four Corners Master of Social Work degree program, by the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. Reduced tuition for two-year program. Classes on Fridays and Saturdays in Durango. Liberal arts degree required. Details: Wanda Ellingson at 970-247-9773 or email wellings@du.edu.

Montezuma County Senior Center chili lunch and yard sale, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 107 North Chestnut St. A bowl of chili, slice of cornbread, a drink and dessert is $5. Proceeds go toward Montezuma County Seniors matching funds from the program that helps Meals on Wheel and Congregate Meals serve the county.

Annual Geer Park Trail Maintenance Day and Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Montezuma Land Conservancy, city of Cortez and SWCCA for a trail maintenance day. Tools, barbecue and beverages provided. Bring work gloves. Details: 970-565-1664.

Wednesday, May 9

Chasing Clouds of Confusion, 7 p.m., Sunflower Theatre, 8 E. Main St. Presented by Bob Doyle, director of lung health programs at the American Lung Association in Colorado.

Thursday, May 10

Annual Cortez United Methodist Women luncheon, noon, First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. The speaker is Pastor Craig Paschal from the Mancos United Methodist Church, which has given sanctuary to Rosa Sabido for nearly a year. Hear about the effects on the community and his ministry. He has spoken in Congress for legislation that would permit Rosa Sabido to remain in the U.S. Free. RSVP by May 7 to Eleanor Kuhl, 970-564-0708.

Friday, May 11

For Pets’ Sake Humane Society’s Mother’s Day Bake Sale, 3-6 p.m. at the north entrance to City Market. Bakers can drop off their goodies starting at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Early drop-offs can be made at NetForcePC (on Main near Safeway) on Thursday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake, buy or donate and help local pets. Details: Janet at 970-533-4042.

“How Can We Repair Our Torn Social Fabric in This Era of Hyper-Partisanship?” will be the topic, at the “How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe,” 6:30 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St. Questions required. No answers promised. Details: 970-565-7865.

Wednesday, may 16

Making Science Fun, with a meet-and-greet with pediatrician Dr. John Pearsall, 5 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Free. Details: 970-565-8117.

Annual Dairy Goat Information Day, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 20198 County Road P, presented by the Four Corners Dairy Goat Breeders. Advice and demonstrations about raising and caring for dairy goats. Some animals and equipment may be for sale. Details: Jeanette at 970-565-9065.

Free sidewalk tours of downtown Cortez, as part of Cortez Historic Preservation Day, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. starting at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. HerStory will present “I Remember,” a retrospective of local pioneer women, at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center. Sign up for tours at the Cultural Center or call 970-565-1151.

Sunday, May 20

An evening of classical music by local performers, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St. Free. Donations will be accepted. Details: Joe Curry, 970-903-4672.

Cowboy Church potluck dinner, 6 p.m., followed by music by the Stagecoach Band and a message by Pastor Mark Baker, 7 p.m., Lewis Arriola Community Center, 8 miles north of Cortez and west on Road S off U.S. Highway 491. Fellowship with music and a message. Details: 970-565-4194.

Free Supermarket Tours, noon to 1 p.m. A dietitian from Southwest Health System will conduct a free supermarket tour to help explain food labels, healthy choices, food budgets. Space is limited. Call 970-564-2275 for the store location and to register.

Fourth Tuesday

The 4 Corners Republican Women’s Club meets, 11:30 a.m. for lunch and social at the Shiloh Steakhouse. The meeting begins at noon. Details: Visit the club’s Facebook page, @4CornersRW, or call Jan at 970-560-2197.

Last Tuesday

Free Family Law Post-order clinic, 4-7 p.m., Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. One-on-one consulting on how to change or restrict parenting time, change or collect child support, relocate with children. Email jcuesta@colegalserve.org or call 800-521-6968.

Embrace Grace, a free support group for pregnant women of all ages, 6:30 p.m. at Community of Believers Church, 23826 County Road G. Details: Debbie at 970-739-2344 or email hot_rod_jorg@yahoo.com or Zandra at 970-764-0920 or email communityofbelievers41113@gmail.com.

Trivia, 7 p.m. at Blondie’s, 45 E. Main St.

Four Corners Community Band practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Market and North streets. Musicians playing at least at the high school level are welcome. Email 4cornerscommunityband@gmail.com or visit “Four Corners Community Band” on Facebook. The band is supported in part by Onward! A Legacy Foundation and by the city of Cortez.

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

One-on-one computer and tech tutoring, Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Details: 970-565-8117 or at the library.

Every Tuesday

The Mesa Verde Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion building, 420 N. Harrison St.

Raising Readers Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Older children may join for a craft at 11:15 a.m. Topics for May: Favorite Author-Illustrator Margret Rey, May 3; Mother’s Day, May 10; Time Out Chair Blues with singer-songwriter Melanie Milburn, May 17; Pets, May 24; Turtle & Tortoise, May 31. Details: 970-565-8117.

Bingo at the Cortez Elks Club, 2100 N. Dolores Road. Early-bird game at 6:45 p.m., with others to follow. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverages available. Pots vary in payoffs with two progressive payoff games. Special giveaways at different times.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program at Rock Springs Church campus, U.S. Highway 160, 2 miles east of the Montezuma County Fairgrounds. CR Café at 6-7 p.m., large learning group, 7-8 p.m., open share 8-9 p.m. Child care is provided.

Course in Miracles meeting, 7-9 p.m., two miles north on Road 25. All are welcome. Details: Larry, 970-565-4286.

DoloresFriday-Sunday April 27-29

Food Justice Symposium, 6 p.m., Sophia Retreat and Event Center, 19581 County Road 31. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Community members address racism in the food system in the Four Corners Region. Tickets: $25 at the door. Details: https://www.icollectiveinc.org/.

The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County meets, 8:45 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant. The speaker will be JoDee Powers of the Montezuma Community Economic Development Association. She will discuss economic development in Montezuma County. Open to the public.

Bright Babies, at 10 a.m., Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Infants and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute program with stories, sensory play and signs. Details: 882-4127 or DoloresLibrary.org.

Storytime program, 10-10:30 a.m., at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. A half-hour of storytelling, interactive songs, snack and a fun theme-based activity for preschoolers and their caregivers. Details: 970-882-4127.

Every Thursday

Tutorial Thursday, 2 p.m. at Dolores Public Library, 1002 Railroad Ave. Learn a new tech skill every Thursday with other beginners in this weekly class. Details: 970-882-4127

Every Friday

Preschool Storytime, Preschool children and caregivers are invited to storytime, 10 a.m. in the Dolores Public Library meeting room, 1002 Railroad Ave. Details: DoloresLibrary.org or 970-882-4127.

MancosSaturday, April 28

FireWise Fundraiser, 1-9 p.m., at Mancos Brewing Co. Three live dance bands, food and beverage, silent auction, Living with Wildfire booths. Live auction at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds support FireWise of Montezuma County. Details: www.southwestcoloradofires.org or 970-364-3473.

HerStory presents “I Remember,” a retrospective of pioneer women from this area, 7 p.m., at the Mancos Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 470 W. Grand Ave. Benefits Rosa Sabido, who is in sanctuary at the church. Suggested donation: $10.

Sunday, May 20

The Mancos Bloom fundraiser, 3-7 p.m. at the Mount Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Ave. Family-friendly event features local food including burgers, brats, salad and kraut; local drinks from the Mancos Brewing Co., Dolores River Brewery and Fenceline cider, and wine. Local music from The String Theory and Kevin Frazier and Hurricane Jake. Activities such as yard games, kids’ art, crafts and a May pole dance. Details: mtlookoutgrange@gmail.com.

Teen Movie Nights at the Mancos Public Library, 7-10 p.m. in the Mancos Public Library Community Meeting Room. View a movie on the library’s big screen. Snacks provided. Details and schedule: 970-533-7600.

Knit or crochet at the Mancos Public Library, 6-7 p.m. Teens and adults are welcome. Free. Limited supplies of knitting materials, so bring your own if possible. Sign up at mancoslibrary.org or call 970-533-7600, ext. 206; or email kgraf@mancoslibrary.org.

Kids Storytime at the Mancos Public Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. A bilingual, seasonal storytime for ages birth through 6 years old.

Every Wednesday

Yoga Flow with Lily, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grange. Call 847-819-2039.

Game Daze, 3:45-5 p.m., Mancos Public Library. For kids 8-12; opportunities to play computer games.

FarmingtonThursday-Sunday, May 17-20

Durango Kennel Club AKC dog show, McGee Park, San Juan County Fairgrounds. Over 600 dogs will compete for the coveted Best in Show trophy. Agility and Obedience dogs also will compete as well as puppies. Trick dog testing available. Free admission. Details: http://www.durangokennelclub.com.

DurangoThursday, May 3

National Day of Prayer to “Pray for America – Pray for Unity,” noon to 12:45 p.m., at Rotary Park, 1565 E. Second Ave. Bring a picnic lunch and join others in prayer and song for our nation and people. Details: 970-385-2975.